Drafting has played a crucial role in communication and planning for centuries. Ancient rock paintings, architectural carvings, and early engineering sketches can be found as blueprints for monumental structures like the pyramids and aqueducts. These…
As British Columbia races toward its net-zero emissions target by 2030, the North Shore (from North Vancouver to Pemberton) is witnessing significant shifts in energy requirements. As of March 10, 2025, the Zero Carbon Step…
The Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) designation is more than just a title, it’s a globally recognized credential that demonstrates our expertise in designing and delivering buildings to the Passive House standard, one of the…
April joins Allester Engineering from Revelstoke, BC. She has been lending her structural expertise to our projects all across the province. What’s one of the most interesting or challenging projects you’ve worked on? One recent…
[embed]https://youtu.be/ueiK5herbIw?si=XKuZqBP-7U3YpQA4[/embed] Allester Engineering Sunshine Coast is proud to have engineered the safe relocation of these homes, ensuring their structural integrity throughout the move. Now, we're leading the engineering for the new builds, designing safe,…
Engineering offices can feel like alphabet soup with all the acronyms tossed around! At Allester Engineering, we love efficiency - not just in our designs but also in how we communicate. Here's a handy guide…
Save time and energy! Keep this article on-hand to avoid the top deficiencies we see during inspections. Use these tips in conjunction with the current structural drawings on site for success. Footings and Foundation Reinforcement …
With the release of the 2024 BC Building Code (BCBC 2024), there have been notable changes to seismic design parameters, resulting in increased seismic loads engineers are required to apply to buildings. The increased loading…
In today’s era of heightened environmental awareness and rising energy costs, the role of energy advisors has become pivotal in helping homeowners and builders optimize energy efficiency in residential properties. Let’s explore what energy advising…
Whether you’re a homeowner, a contractor, or designer looking to do a renovation, alteration, or new build, it is advisable to bring in an engineer, a structural engineer to be exact, at the onset of…
